European Tour Race to Dubai Golf Podcast

Jorge Campillo joins Robert Lee, John Hawksworth and Matt Cooper to discuss his epic victory in the Qatar Masters. We also hear from Paul Casey on Ryder Cup gamesmanship, Tyrrell Hatton on a big win in Florida, while Rory McIlroy looks ahead to the Masters. Plus, English golfer Lee Slattery opens up about losing his European Tour card in 2019.

Finland’s Sami Valimaki joins Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Kit Alexander after winning his first European Tour title at the Oman Open. We also hear from Brandon Stone and Adrien Saddier, and we look ahead to a new era of golf at this week’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

Patrick Reed’s victory, Jon Rahm’s hole in one, Rory McIlroy’s frustrating finish. Robert Lee, Rhys Davies and Chris Ryan reflect on a brilliant WGC – Mexico Championship. Plus Joost Luiten joins us live from Oman as he attempts to earn his second career win at the Oman Open. 

Adam Scott built on his European Tour victory last time out at the Australian PGA Championship with another win in The States. Was that the perfect preparation for the WGC - Mexico Championship? Dan Roebuck, Richard Boxall and Bob Bubka debate the week’s talking points and sift through the field at the Chapultepec Golf Club, where world number 1 Rory McIlroy will try to complete the ‘WGC Slam’. We also look ahead to Whistling Straits in September and predict which players might be teeing it up in the 43rd Ryder Cup.

Min Woo Lee joins Dan Roebuck and Jamie Spence to discuss his maiden European Tour win in the ISPS Handa Vic Open. It was the first mixed event of 2020, as Hee Young Park took the LPGA title. In a Race to Dubai special, The Jazzy Golfer also joins the guys to discuss the European Tour’s drive to make golf inclusive, while previewing the other ground-breaking mixed events this season.

Graeme McDowell targets more glory after winning the Saudi International, his first European Tour title in 2,037 days. We hear from the 2010 US Open winner, along with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. We also discuss hangover cures, slow play, Rory McIlroy’s mind-set, and the revolutionary ISPS Handa Vic Open. 

Lucas Herbert talks to Dan Roebuck, James Heath and Michael McEwan after his play-off win over Christiaan Bezuidenhout at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. It was the Australian’s maiden European Tour title and Herbert speaks openly about getting his mind and his game back on track after struggling with the life of a professional golfer. We discuss Sebastian Soderberg’s 97 minute round and the week’s big talking points, before previewing the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers.

Robert Lee, Rhys Davies and golf journalist Kit Alexander look back on Lee Westwood’s victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, and ask whether the experienced Englishman can win a major this season. We also speak with Søren Kjeldsen, who made his 600th European Tour appearance at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Plus we look ahead to this week’s tournament, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. 

Robert Lee, Ewen Murray and golf journalist Matt Cooper look back on Branden Grace’s victory at the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg. We hear from Grace as well as Marcus Armitage, who finished in third. Plus we look ahead to this week’s tournament, the first Rolex series event of the year, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA. 

Robert Lee, Richard Boxall and golf journalist Kit Alexander look ahead to the European Tour in 2020. Who will be the Rookie of the Year? Who will be the big climber? And who will work their way into the European Ryder Cup team? Plus we look ahead to this week’s tournament, the South African Open hosted by the City of Johannesburg. 2017 champion Graeme Storm joins the guys to discuss his imminent return to golf. 

Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Bob Bubka remember 2019’s key moments, including Tiger Woods’ victory at The Masters and Shane Lowry’s exuberant celebrations after his success at Royal Portrush. Plus, Tommy Fleetwood joins Dan Roebuck to chat about his golfing year and that long-overdue Rolex Series victory in South Africa. The Englishman also looks ahead to 2020, the Ryder Cup and Tokyo Olympics.

Robert Lee is joined by player-turned-commentator John E. Morgan and current pro on the Ladies European Tour Inci Mehmet, to reflect on Adam Scott’s win at the Australian PGA Championship, his first victory for three years, nine months and sixteen days.

Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Jack Hayward take us down under as Australia’s first Masters Champion Adam Scott headlines the Australian PGA Championship. We make our predictions for who will win the event on the Gold Coast. We also talk Tiger Woods’ Presidents Cup victory, and we bring you an inspirational interview with disability golfer Ian St John.

Dan Roebuck is joined by professional golfer, Rhys Davies, and golf YouTuber, Peter Finch, to reflect on the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open where teenager, Rasmus Højgaard, became the third youngest winner in European Tour history with a dramatic play-off triumph. Hear from the Dane, while the man who topped the 2019 Challenge Tour rankings, Francesco Laporta, also joins us to discuss his year.

Pablo Larrazábal overcomes severe blisters and a final round three-shot deficit to win his first European Tour title since 2015 at the Alfred Dunhill Championship. Hear from the Spaniard as Dan Roebuck, Ewen Murray and Chris Ryan reflect on a dramatic weekend at Leopard Creek. Plus, we make our predictions for the 2020 European Tour season, as well as preview the next event on the calendar, the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.

Jon Rahm speaks exclusively to Robert Lee and Jamie Spence from Jumeirah Golf Estates after his stunning victory at the DP World Tour Championship, which sees him clinch the 2019 Race to Dubai title. We’ve recorded this podcast live from Dubai, with several guests dropping in to chat to our team, including Rookie of the Year Robert MacIntyre. We also hear from Tommy Fleetwood and Mike Lorenzo-Vera.

Tommy Fleetwood overcame Marcus Kinhult to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge title. Robert Lee, John Hawksworth and Matt Cooper reflect on a dramatic event in Sun City. But who will be crowned Europe’s number one? We preview the Race to Dubai finale, the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Rory McIlroy gives us his thoughts ahead of a huge week of golf.  

Tyrrell Hatton claims the Turkish Airlines Open in an astonishing six-man play-off. Hear from the winner as Dan Roebuck, Paul Eales and Jack Hayward dissect all the action. We also bring you reaction to the Challenge Tour Grand Final, and we reveal our expert tips for this week’s Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City. 

Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Rupert Bell reflect on a dramatic play-off victory for Rory McIlroy at the WGC-HSBC Champions. Hear from the Northern Irishman, who picked up his first European Tour victory since 2016, as well as runner-up Xander Schauffele and third place finisher Louis Oosthuizen. Plus, there’s a preview of the next event, the Turkish Airlines Open.

Steven Brown joins Robert Lee, Paul Eales and Adrian Millerick to reflect on his maiden European Tour win at the Portugal Masters. Also hear from runner-up Justin Walters and Jack Singh Brar. And there’s also a preview of the next event, the WGC-HSBC Champions.

Nicolas Colsaerts joins Robert Lee, John Hawksworth and Matt Cooper to reflect on his victory at the Amundi Open de France. It was the Belgian’s first win on the European Tour in seven years. Also hear from runner-up Joachim B. Hansen and George Coetzee. And there’s also a preview of the next event on the European Tour, the Portugal Masters.

Robert Lee, Paul Eales and Richard Kaufman reflect on the Italian Open where Bernd Wiesberger won his second Rolex Series event. Hear from the Austrian, as well as runner-up Matthew Fitzpatrick and Andrew Johnston. Plus, we preview the next event on the European Tour, the Amundi Open de France.

Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Peter Finch reflect on the Mutuactivos Open de España where Jon Rahm successfully defended his title. Hear from the champion, as well as Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Samuel Del Val, plus Adri Arnaus joins the guys on the show. And there’s also a preview of the next event on the European Tour, the Italian Open.

France’s Victor Perez joins Robert Lee, Richard Boxall and Kit Alexander to discuss his triumph at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. We also hear from Matthew Southgate and Tommy Fleetwood, plus there’s a preview of the Mutuactivos Open de España.

Danny Willett talks exclusively to Robert Lee, Jamie Spence and Chris Ryan about his win at the BMW PGA Championship. Also hear from the runner-up at Wentworth, Jon Rahm. Plus, we preview the next event on The European Tour, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Robert Lee, John E Morgan and Michael McEwen review Sergio Garcia’s win at the KLM Open and hear from the Spaniard, plus runner up Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark. Also there is a comprehensive look back at Europe’s stunning win in the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles and a preview of the next event on The European Tour, the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

England’s Paul Casey joins Dan Roebuck, Warren Humphreys and Kit Alexander to discuss his triumph at the Porsche European Open, plus his hopes of Olympic qualification in 2020 and why he’s playing some of the best golf of his career.  We also hear from others at the top of leaderboard including Robert MacIntyre and Bernd Ritthammer and there is preview of the KLM Open and The Solheim Cup.

Sebastian Söderberg joins Dan Roebuck, John E. Morgan and Richard Kaufman following his maiden European Tour victory at the Omega European Masters. The guys also hear from Rory McIlroy, who finished in a tie for second in Crans-Montana. Plus, we preview this week’s Porsche European Open in Germany. 

Dan Roebuck, Paul Eales and Kit Alexander discuss Erik van Rooyen’s first European Tour victory at the Scandinavian Invitation. Hear from the South African, plus runner-up Matthew Fitzpatrick and home favourite Henrik Stenson. We also preview this week’s Omega European Masters in Switzerland. Can Rory McIlroy claim another scalp this time at the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club? 

After his triumph at the D+D Real Czech Masters, Thomas Pieters joins Richard Kaufman, John Hawksworth and Michael McEwan for a chat about confidence and club-snapping, revealing that he felt “a bit emotionally broken” when missing out on the 2018 Ryder Cup in France. We also hear from the emerging Adri Arnaus, debate Adam Scott’s comments about the length of golf courses and preview this week’s Scandinavian Invitation event in Sweden.

Richard Boxall and Adrian Millerick join Dan Roebuck to preview the D+D Real Czech Masters and discuss the week’s talking points involving Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Meanwhile, Boxie gets a social media lesson and Calum Hill chats to the show after two wins and a third place in his last three events on the European Challenge Tour.

Robert Lee, Paul Eales and Matt Cooper look back on the Major Championships of 2019, hearing from all four winners: Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland and Shane Lowry. Elsewhere, Jamie Spence and Ian Woosnam help pay tribute to former Ryder Cup winner and eight-time European Tour champion Gordon Brand Jnr, who sadly passed away last week. 

Dan Roebuck, Robert Lee and Chris Ryan are joined by legendary US golf broadcaster Bob Bubka to look back at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational where Brooks Koepka sealed a maiden World Golf Championships title with a three shot victory at TPC Southwind. We hear from the World Number One and also discuss top ten finishes for a host of European Tour stars including Rory McIlroy, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Ian Poulter. 

Shane Lowry impresses everybody to win The 148th Open at Royal Portrush, amid jubilant scenes in Northern Ireland. We hear from him, from runner-up Tommy Fleetwood and from Graeme McDowell, as Dan Roebuck, Robert Lee and Peter Finch reflect on the key moments and big talking points from the final Major of 2019. There’s also a look ahead to the upcoming WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, with a strong field in Memphis this week.

Bernd Wiesberger joins the show to talk about his victory in the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and his recent return to form. Dan Roebuck, Richard Boxall and Michael McEwen analyse the action at the Renaissance Club, discuss mental health issues in golf and hear from ‘Beef’ Johnston and Justin Thomas. There’s also a big preview of The Open – the year’s final Major - which is back in Northern Ireland after 68 years, at Royal Portrush.

Robert Lee, Gordon Brand Jnr and Jack Hayward look back at Jon Rahm’s victory at The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open , which gave the Spaniard his third Rolex Series title.  As well as hearing from the winner they get reaction from second placed Andy Sullivan and Paul Waring, who’s Top 10 finish ensured a trip to The Open. The team also preview the next event on the European Tour the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.

Lively chat, stories and insight from Robert Lee, Richard Boxall and Kit Alexander this week following Christian Bezuidenhout’s first European Tour title of his career at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation. We hear from the South African and Jon Rahm, Mike Lorenzo-Vera and Sergio Garcia on their performances.  There’s also a conversation about goats in the preview of the next European Tour event, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.               

Dan Roebuck, John Hawksworth and Michael McEwen review Andrea Pavan’s play- off win at the BMW International Open and speak exclusively to the Italian following his win in Germany. Reaction too from runner up Matt Fitzpatrick and Rafa Cabrera Bello on their performances. Plus the team look ahead to the next European Tour event, the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation.

Gary Woodland claimed his first Major title with an impressive display to win the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.  The American kept Brooks Koepka at bay, with the 2017 and 2018 champion finishing second. England’s Justin Rose and Jon Rahm of Spain were among those who tied third. We hear from Woodland, Koepka and Rose during analysis and anecdotes from Richard Kaufman, Jamie Spence and Matt Cooper. There’s also a preview of the European Tour’s next event – the BMW International Open in Munich.

Robert Lee and Paul Eales hear from Paul Waring after England lost out to Thailand in the final of the GolfSixes Cascais. There’s also reaction from the winning pair. Elsewhere, Matt Adams joins the guys to help preview the third major of the year, the US Open at Pebble Beach.

Robert Lee and Jamie Spence hear from Guido Migliozzi after the Italian secured his second European Tour title in just 20 events at the Belgian Knockout. There’s also further reaction from Antwerp in the form of runner-up Darius van Driel while Thomas Detry joins us on the phone to reflect on his week as tournament co-host. Elsewhere, two-time Ladies European Tour winner Carly Booth helps preview another innovative offering from the European Tour taking place this week, the GolfSixes Cascais in Portugal.

Dan Roebuck, Robert Lee and Richard Kaufman review Bernd Wiesberger’s first European Tour title since returning from injury and speak exclusively to the Austrian following his win at Made in Denmark presented by FREJA. Reaction too from Robert MacIntyre, Romain Langesque and Pablo Larrazabal on their performances. Plus a look ahead to the European Tour event with a difference coming up this week, the Belgian Knockout.               

Dan Roebuck, Gordon Brand Jnr and Kit Alexander look back on Brooks Koepka’s successful defence of the US PGA Championship. Dustin Johnson and Matt Wallace, who were Koepka’s closest challengers, provide further reaction from Bethpage while there’s also a look ahead to the next event on The European Tour, the Made in Denmark presented by FREJA.

Marcus Kinhult joins Dan Roebuck, Jamie Spence and Matt Cooper to look back on his maiden European Tour win at the Betfred British Masters. Eddie Pepperell and Robert MacIntyre, who were part of a three-way tie for second, provide further reaction from Hillside while there’s also a look ahead to the second major of the year, the US PGA Championship.

Mikko Korhonen joins Dan Roebuck, Richard Boxall and Ben Coley to look back on his second European Tour success at the Volvo China Open. Runner-up Benjamin Hebert, who lost out to the Finn in a play-off, and in-form Jorge Campillo provide further reaction from Genzon Golf Club while there’s also a look ahead to the next event, the Betfred British Masters.

Robert Lee, Ewen Murray and golf coach Chris Ryan review the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco where Jorge Campillo ended his long wait for a European Tour win at the 229th attempt. We hear from the Spaniard as well as Julian Suri, who was one of three Americans to finish in the top five at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. The guys also reflect on another Spanish victory, this time for Jon Rahm in the United States and there’s a look ahead to the next event, the Volvo China Open.

Special guest Sam Torrance joins Robert Lee and Ewen Murray to look back on a glittering career that saw him win the Ryder Cup as both player and captain. There’s also further reflections on Tiger Woods’ Masters victory plus a look ahead to the next European Tour event, the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco.

Robert Lee, Paul Eales, Richard Kaufman and Bob Bubka nearly run out of superlatives reacting to Tiger Woods’ incredible victory at the Masters. We hear from the now 15-time major winner champion who in triumphing at Augusta National, adds a fifth Green Jacket to his already extraordinary collection. Elsewhere, there’s further final day reflections from tied second Brooks Koepka as well as overnight leader Francesco Molinari.

Robert Lee and Jamie Spence consider the key contenders to win The Masters, with Bob Bubka joining the conversation ahead of his trip to Augusta National.  Will Rory McIlroy complete a career Grand Slam? Can Tiger Woods make his golfing comeback even more extraordinary? Are there more players with a genuine shot of winning than ever before? After our comprehensive preview of 2019’s first Major, we speak to Jordan Mixed Open presented by Ayla winner Daan Huizing and runner-up Meghan MacLaren, who battled it out at the climax of the world's first full-field mixed professional tournament.

Dan Roebuck, Richard Boxall and golf coach Peter Finch look back on the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play where Kevin Kisner banished the memory of last year’s final defeat. We hear from the American as well as Lucas Bjerregaard following the Dane’s win over his idol Tiger Woods. There’s also reaction to Stephen Gallacher’s stunning comeback win at the Hero Indian Open, plus the guys take an early look at the first major of the year - The Masters at Augusta.

Dan Roebuck, Gordon Brand Jnr and golf writer Matt Cooper look back on a dramatic conclusion to the Maybank Championship where Scott Hend claimed his third European Tour title following a play-off victory over Spain’s Nacho Elvira. We hear from both men plus newly retired Mikko Ilonen talk’s sausage based snacks and why he’s decided to pack the clubs away for good. There’s also a look ahead to this week’s events, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and the Hero Indian Open.